Security double-glazed units in Perth: what will it cost?
Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Perth, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.
A security double-glazed unit is a sealed unit in which one or both panes are laminated glass, usually the inner pane, so the window keeps its insulation but resists being broken through. It fits the same frame as a standard unit and is the simplest way to add security to modern windows and doors.
What you can specify
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Fitting in Perth and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Perth and the PH1 postcode district, and in nearby Blairgowrie (14 miles), Crieff (16 miles) and Cupar.
Perth and Kinross covers Perth's Georgian and Victorian city centre, the stone resort towns of Pitlochry and Aberfeldy further north, and Kinross commuter villages near the M90.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
- Ground-floor and basement windows
Getting the right glass for your building
Internal or external beads
If your beads are on the outside, we add security tape or clips so the unit cannot be lifted out after the beads are removed.
Energy performance
Choosing low-E glass, argon and warm-edge spacers keeps the window as efficient as possible, often better than the unit being replaced.
What the rules say in Scotland
Replacing glass in an existing frame
In Scotland, replacing glass in an existing frame is normally treated as a repair rather than work needing a building warrant. Whether replacing whole windows or doors needs a warrant depends on the building, and the work should still meet the building standards. The council's building standards service can confirm what applies.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Perth address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security double-glazed units in Perth: questions
Do you cover Blairgowrie as well as Perth?
Yes. As well as Perth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Blairgowrie, Crieff and Cupar. Dates depend on installer availability.
Will a laminated unit be heavier?
A little. A laminated pane weighs about the same as a solid sheet of the same thickness. On large opening sashes we check hinges and friction stays.
Can I just replace the glass and keep my frames?
Yes, if the frames are sound. We measure each unit, make security units to the same size and fit them into your existing frames.
Which pane should be laminated?
Usually the inner pane, so smashing the outer pane does not create an opening. On doors and low panes the outer pane is normally toughened to meet safety rules.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Perth
- Security secondary glazing
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Security glazed doors and screens
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.